{"id":1435710,"date":"2026-03-02T14:08:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1435710"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:08:24","slug":"match-preview-man-city-vs-nottingham-forest-04-03-2026-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-man-city-vs-nottingham-forest-04-03-2026-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester City<\/a> welcome Nottingham Forest<\/a> to the Etihad in a clash that sees one of the league’s most dominant home sides face a team fighting to stay clear of the Premier League<\/a> drop zone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With City boasting a formidable record in this fixture and Forest struggling for both form and defensive solidity, all eyes will be on whether the hosts can keep up their relentless title chase. Kick-off is at 19:30 on Wednesday 4 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on season-long trends and recent head-to-head results, our best bets for this match focus on City’s attacking strength and Forest’s defensive frailties. We’re particularly confident in goals at both ends being limited, given Forest’s difficulties against top teams and City’s strong defensive record at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Under 3.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/4 @ Betfair<\/a>
(40.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCity have kept 12 clean sheets this term and Forest average less than a goal a game away. Four of the last six H2Hs have finished with fewer than four goals, and Forest rarely open up against the top sides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ Matchbook<\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nForest have only scored three goals in their last eight meetings with City and have drawn a blank in three of their last four visits to the Etihad. City’s defensive structure at home is among the best in the division.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Man City vs Nottingham Forest match odds<\/h2>\n\n\n